Life beyond primary for more involvement

You're new in town and want to be involved in the political process -- where do you turn? The good news is there are places to go whatever your political beliefs.

Flagler County has approximately the same number of Republicans and Democrats -- around 24,000 each -- and around 17,000 registered to minor parties or without party affiliation.

If you're a Democrat, you can join the Flagler County Democratic Club. Its phone number is 446-1316.

If you're a Republican, then join the Flagler County Republican Club. They meet the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Flagler County Association of Realtors building on State Road 100. They can be contacted at 246-2290.

What do you do if you have no party affiliation or are a Democrat or Republican who is unhappy with your party? You can get involved with the nonpartisan Flagler County tea party movement with over 1,100 active members. We meet the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Flagler Palm Coast High School on State Road 100. See the website for more details -- www.flaglercountyteaparty.org.

This is arguably the most important election of our lifetime. Its outcome will determine the future direction of our great nation.

Whatever your beliefs, get involved with a group that shares your beliefs -- and be certain to vote in tomorrow's primary and the November general elections!

Lawrence, of Palm Coast, is chairman of the Flagler County Tea Party Movement.